British Values

Manor
Primary prides itself on the implementation of British values throughout the
school. Fundamental British values are woven
into our curriculum at Manor. Not only do we respect British values and believe
in them, we actively promote them across the school.

We strive to ensure that our students develop
a strong sense of understanding about our country and the values that we hold
dear. Our values of respect, enjoyment, achievement, cooperation and
honesty are intertwined with the British values to ensure a safe and
stimulating environment in which to learn.

The Department for
Education states that there is a need:

“To create and enforce
a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental
British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual
respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs”.

At Manor our children are encouraged
to explore and develop whilst applying the key principles outlined in our
British values statement. We have constructed a bespoke curriculum based on
topics that will excite and engage our children. Our curriculum provides an
opportunity to integrate British values into each child's learning and how best
to apply these to real-life contexts.

Democracy

All pupils have the opportunity to
make choices throughout the course of each school day. They are encouraged to
reflect upon their choices and to express their opinions in the appropriate
manner knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.

Our Pupil Voice (School Council) work
alongside our staff to ensure that the student voice is heard and has an impact
on the day-to-day running of our school. At council level the children discuss
issues raised in class and suggest ideas for ways to improve aspects of their
school experience. Pupils also have a voice when they complete the school surveys
sent out every other year.

At the beginning of each school year
the children in each class will develop an understanding of the high
expectations derived from our values; they will also have an impact on the
class expectations they want to see upheld across the year. These rules are
fairly demonstrated and applied to emphasise how our choices affect our lives
and futures.

Examples of democracy in action in
our school:

Pupil Voice – all democratically elected to encourage the children to become involved in the decision making process.

Lifestyle survey/Emotional health and wellbeing survey/Year 6 exit interviews/Pupil questionnaires/Pupil Voice - allows children to become involved in the decision making process and ensures they are listened to within school.

Debate club – helps children to express their thoughts and opinions in a safe environment. Children learn how to argue and defend a point of view.

Pupil involvement in interviewing potential new staff – children understand that their voice is valued and they have a direct influence on decisions regarding their education.

Links with local MPs and Councillors who visit the school and speak to the pupils – pupils have a broad knowledge of public institutions and services. They understand how public services operate and how they are held to account.

PHSCE learning themes– understanding the monarchy, Houses of Parliament and advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain.

The Rule of Law

The rules of conduct within our
school are an uncompromising but fair code by which we expect all students and
staff to abide. The rules are consistently enforced and reinforced, and through
this we demonstrate the need for respect and reciprocity in our school.

In class lessons and assemblies
pupils are reminded of the need for structure and the positive impact the rules
have on our learning and personal development. This helps us to extend the
thinking of our students to wider and more relevant national questions about
the enforcement of laws, the fairness of the law and the way the Rule of Law
has helped shape our society.

Alongside our views, on law we
encourage the students to understand fairness and equality within the law,
ensuring that they understand the moral implications of actions and paths
chosen. We encourage questioning and reasoning across our curriculum lessons,
using these foundations to further embed these ideals.

Our reflective behaviour policy
enables children to work within a framework of expectations and manage these.

Examples of Rule of Law in action in
our school:

Robust Reflective Behaviour policy/ School expectations– ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair. Helps
children to understand right from wrong and the impact their behaviour has
on those around them.

Workshops with local police – helps pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made.
Children understand that living under the rule of law protects
individuals.

Parent / carers questionnaires relating to behaviour, safety etc – parents are listened to and their views are fed into our behaviour
policy to enable a rounded approach to behaviour management across the
school

Pupils have regular opportunities to reflect e.g. on their learning, their
behaviour, during assemblies.

Individual Liberty

At Manor, we are proud of all of our students
and recognise that each is unique; through collaboration and celebration of our
differences we are able to achieve wonderful things and the students are
encouraged to demonstrate their many wonderful talents without fear or
compromise. Many aspects of the Personal, Social and Health Education curriculum
cover these matters.

There are many occasions when pupils
are encouraged and given the freedom to make choices within their lessons and
in relation to their participation in extra-curricular learning opportunities.
Community visits and PHSCE learning
themes are just small ways that we provide children with opportunities to
discuss their ideas, thoughts, feelings and understanding on all matters
big and small.

Examples of Individual Liberty in
action in our school:

Class debates/Pupil Voice – models freedom of speech through pupil participation, helping the children to understand that they make a difference to their school and those around them.

Behaviour Expectations/Behaviour Policy/Anti-bullying policy/Buddies/Playground leaders/Behaviour Mentor/Mediator/Anti-bullying week/Classroom Charters/Worry Boxes/Compliments Boards - encourages children to take responsibility for their behaviour as well as understanding their rights. Such a robust approach to anti-bullying implements a strong anti-bullying culture where children feel safe and happy in school.

Class points/Praise badges /Star of the day/Individual personalised feedback/Peer and self assessment – supporting children to develop their self-esteem and self-confidence.

Rights Respecting School – helps children understand their own rights and allows them to develop responsibilities which should be adhered to in order to honour their rights.

Achiever's assembly – helps children develop their own self-confidence in their own abilities whilst also celebrating the achievements of others.

R.E & PHSCE curriculum – encourages the children to challenge stereotypes. Children not only learn about religion, they can also learn from religion and relate a range of topics to their own lives.

Competitive Sports opportunities – allowing children to strive to be the best, whilst promoting good sportsmanship and celebrating the achievements of others.

School values—known and articulated by school community members

Learning Review – allows children to receive individual personalised feedback on their success during the term. This builds self-confidence and provides each child with a platform to talk openly with their teacher.

Mutual Respect

Our students are part of a vibrant and
diverse school where all cultures and personalities are treasured. We as a
school celebrate multicultural Britain, and ensure that our students are aware
of, and enthusiastic about, the incredible range of culture and perspectives
that our local area and nation has to offer. Our staff is encouraged to model
this value to the highest degree, for the benefit of the students.

Our curriculum is embedded with
opportunities to admire and learn from different voices and viewpoints, and our
assemblies and pastoral work is tireless in its approach to instilling respect
amongst our student body.

Tolerance of those
with different Faiths and Beliefs

Our school is based in an area of
cultural diversity, and our school communities reflect this. We promote and
celebrate diversity with the children, helping them to understand their place
in our society and how they can unite with others to build a progressive and
understanding tomorrow.

Issues such as bullying, racism, gender
inequality, tolerance, respect and prejudice are all dealt with in lessons and
assemblies. Throughout our curriculum, students have opportunities to learn
about and experience different cultures, from something as simple as cookery to
larger looks at religion and different societal groups. Community visits and
School trips may have a specific purpose such as visiting different religious
sites or experiencing different areas of London and Britain.

Examples of Mutual Respect &
tolerance of those with different faiths & beliefs in action in our school:

R.E. curriculum/PHSCE curriculum /Visits to a wide range of places
of worship/International Award – helps children to acquire an understanding
of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.

Building links with international schools (e.g. working with Good
Samaritan School in Kenya to build a school project) promotes respect for individual differences, whilst encouraging
them to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.

Visitors from local community (E.g Food Bank) – helps build a mutual respect toward those in
their local community who help others.

Links with local faith communities
and Cultural theme weeks (E.g. Diwali, Chinese New year)/Festival
assembly celebrations (E.g. harvest) – encourages children to discuss differences between people, such
as differences of faith. Children understand